Duke Energy’s (DUK) solid investment plan over the next five years to maintain and upgrade its infrastructure should boost the company’s performance. It will further benefit from a strong solvency position.Let’s explore the factors that make this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company a strong investment pick at the moment.Growth ProjectionsDuke Energy’s long-term (three to five-year) earnings growth rate is pegged at 5.3%.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DUK’s 2024 earnings per share (EPS) stands at $5.97, indicating ...